Best way to mount return pump hose from ATO?

Idyfohu · 06/11/2010, 11:21 PM

I recently purchased a JBJ ATO for my Red Sea Max 130 (34 Gallon) and I have a 5 gallon container with a Rio or MJ1200 return pump (1/4" hose) going back to my sump area (really the back of my tank) and am try to figure out the best way to mount the hose so that it's stationary and immobile, but also staying above the water as to not siphon the water out when the pump turns off.

Thanks in advance for any and all help!

au01st · 06/11/2010, 11:26 PM

Using 1/4" poly hose? Maybe use some epoxy coated magnets from Bulk Reef Supply, glue a 1/4" fitting from Home Depot to one of the magnets (or zip tie, epoxy, etc). You could mount it wherever you like.

In my Aquapod, I just use 2 90 degree fittings and an inch of hose and it holds in place fine run over the back, almost works like a hook.

acidblondie · 06/12/2010, 05:28 AM

zip tie

Ward1 · 06/12/2010, 05:53 AM

Do you have anything you can screw some of those electrical wire guides in to?

06/11/2010, 11:21 PM	#1
Idyfohu Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 82	Best way to mount return pump hose from ATO? I recently purchased a JBJ ATO for my Red Sea Max 130 (34 Gallon) and I have a 5 gallon container with a Rio or MJ1200 return pump (1/4" hose) going back to my sump area (really the back of my tank) and am try to figure out the best way to mount the hose so that it's stationary and immobile, but also staying above the water as to not siphon the water out when the pump turns off. Thanks in advance for any and all help!

06/11/2010, 11:26 PM	#2
au01st Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Auburn, AL Posts: 158	Using 1/4" poly hose? Maybe use some epoxy coated magnets from Bulk Reef Supply, glue a 1/4" fitting from Home Depot to one of the magnets (or zip tie, epoxy, etc). You could mount it wherever you like. In my Aquapod, I just use 2 90 degree fittings and an inch of hose and it holds in place fine run over the back, almost works like a hook. __________________ Ask me where to get reasonably priced 1/4" clear netting for DIY screen tops! Current Tank Info: 90g Reef, 120 Rimless Starfire in the works

06/12/2010, 05:28 AM	#3
acidblondie Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lino Lakes Posts: 132	zip tie __________________ I'm not at home so I can try this Current Tank Info: A big glass box with a bunch of gizmos and wires

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06/12/2010, 05:53 AM	#4
Ward1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Central Florida Posts: 234	Do you have anything you can screw some of those electrical wire guides in to?